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Donna Lynne Champlin is an OBIE, Drama Desk, Princess Grace and Gracie Award winning actress best known as “Paula Proctor” on The CW’s Emmy award winning Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and “Barb” in NETFLIX’s Feel The Beat. Other Film/TV: The First Lady, The Good Doctor, Blacklist, Another Period, The Good Wife, The Good Fight, Birdman, Downsizing and Yes, God, Yes. Broadway: James Joyce’s The Dead, By Jeeves, Hollywood Arms, Sweeney Todd, and Billy Elliot. Off Broadway: First Lady Suite, Almost Maine, The Dark at the Top of the Stairs, Working, The Qualms and As You Like It and Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare in the Park. Training: Carnegie Mellon and Oxford Universities. Upcoming: The Perfect Couple on Netflix, July 2024.

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Donna Lynne Champlin STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Concert Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2016 Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Revival, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Dead Mum [Replacement]

Lesley [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

"Expressing Yourself" Dancer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Performer

[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Ann Mitchell

[New York]
New York Musical Theatre Festival Production, 2006
Gracie

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Pirelli

[Chester, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Production, 2005
Gracie

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2005
Maria/Mourner/Nancy Mersch/Motorist #2/Sunshine/Moving Man #2

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Mary Gallagher

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Grandmother/Francoise

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Older Helen

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Honoria Glossop

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Daisy

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Mary Jane Morkan [Replacement]

Miss Molly Ivors (Understudy)

Mary Jane Morkan (Understudy)

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer


Donna Lynne Champlin Movies

My Secret Billionaire
[ 2011 ] Sandra
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
[ 2014 ] Broadway Lady
Downsizing
[ 2017 ] Leisureland Administrator
Yes, God, Yes
[ 2019 ] Mrs. Veda
Feel the Beat
[ 2020 ] Miss Barb

Donna Lynne Champlin TV Shows

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Paula Proctor
Law & Order
Sergeant Angelyne Robinson
Submissions Only
Kim Gifford

Donna Lynne Champlin Awards and Nominations


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Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance

Donna Lynne Champlin The Dark at the Top of the Stairs


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Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance

Donna Lynne ChamplinThe Dark at the Top of the Stairs

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Donna Lynne Champlin News


Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala


Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  

BWW Q&A: Rob Fisher on SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival


Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.

Donna Lynne Champlin & More to Star in SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival


Virginia Arts Festival will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd in an orchestral performance. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Transport Group 2024 Gala Will Honor Jennifer Costello and Jan Svendsen Weiss This April


Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.

YoungArts Announces 2024 Presidential Scholars In The Arts Nominees


YoungArts has announced the nominees for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify artistic and academic excellence.

Bridgetown Conservatory Unveils Cast Of LUDLOW LADD: The Poor Little Orphan Boy


Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre announces the cast of the world premier of the revised/rewritten Off-Broadway holiday musical 'LUDLOW LADD: The Poor Little Orphan Boy.' Aidan Pulito will portray Ludlow Ladd, Camille Hildebrant as Prudence Grimble, and Jack Solari as Prescott Grimble, among others.

Photos: Rachel Bloom and Friends Celebrate Opening Night of DEATH, LET ME DO MY SHOW


Death, Let Me Do My Show, a brand new original one-woman musical comedy, starring Emmy Award-winner Rachel Bloom and directed by Seth Barrish, is now open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Check out photos from inside the special night!

Donna Lynne Champlin, Sally Mayes, and Valerie Wright Star In Presentation Of New Musical, THE CRINOLYNNS


Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 1st for Broadway/Television/Film Stars Donna Lynne Champlin, Sally Mayes, and Valerie Wright in the world premiere concert of the new musical, THE CRINOLYNNS. The concert will take place on September 30th in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Bridgetown Conservatory to Present Premiere Production of LUDLOW LADD: The Poor Little Orphan Boy


After 44 years, Bridgetown Conservatory is finally bringing Michael Colby's 'LUDLOW LADD: The Poor Little Orphan Boy' to the stage in a fully realized new version. Find out when and where you can witness this unforgettable performance.

Champlin, Mayes, And Wright Will Lead Concert Premiere Of New Girl Group Musical, THE CRINOLYNNS


Donna Lynne Champlin, Sally Mayes, and Valerie Wright will headline the world premiere concert of the new musical, THE CRINOLYNNS. Greensburg's Stage Right! and their GhostLight Initiative will present the show at the Carey Performing Arts Center on the campus of Saint Vincent's College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 30th.

Paul Iacono To Return to The Green Room 42 With New Show UNFILTERED


Step into The Green Room 42 and immerse yourself in Paul Iacono's unfiltered performance. Get ready to laugh, be entertained, and have an unforgettable evening of unapologetic humor. Don't wait, book your tickets now!

Transport Group Gala Will Honor Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa, and More


Transport Group has announced that the 2023 A Toast to the Artist gala will honor company stalwarts Barbara Andres, Donna Lynne Champlin, Michele Pawk, and Mary Testa with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Monday, April 24, at The Edison Rooftop, 240 West 47 Street.

60 Accomplished Young Artists Nominated For 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars In The Arts


YoungArts has announced the nominees for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify artistic and academic excellence.

Photos: Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa & More Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Benefit Performance


See photos of Transport Group's one-night-only benefit performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, starring Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa, and more.

Interview: Donna Lynne Champlin Gets Ready to Take on a Holiday Classic


Theater fans will have a chance to see Donna Lynne Champlin sink her teeth into a real role onstage once again for one-night-only: On December 12 she will take to the stage at The Sheen Center, starring as George Bailey in a performance of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE to benefit The Transport Group.

Marc Kudisch, Mary Testa, Barbara Walsh Join Cast of One-Night-Only IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE


Transport Group has announced casting for its one-night-only performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, which takes place Monday, December 12, at 8pm, at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, 18 Bleecker Street.

Donna Lynne Champlin to Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Presented by Transport Group


Transport Group will present a one-night-only benefit performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, on Monday, December 12 at 8pm at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, 18 Elizabeth Street. Donna Lynne Champlin (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) stars in the role of George Bailey.

Photos: Baayork Lee, Erika Henningsen, Jason Tam and More In Transport Group's RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN: A BROADWAY CELEBRATION


Go inside Transport Group's all-star concert Rodgers & Hammerstein: A Broadway Celebration, presented as part of the Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series in Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. 

Erika Henningsen, Donna Lynne Champlin, Rachel Bay Jones, and More Set For RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN: A BROADWAY CELEBRATION


Transport Group has announced that Rodgers & Hammerstein: A Broadway Celebration will be the next installment in its Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 8pm in Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67 Street.

Book Your Virtual Experience With Jelani Remy, Donna Lynne Champlin, Telly Leung & More on BWW Stage Door


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Donna Lynne Champlin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Donna Lynne Champlin been in?

Donna Lynne Champlin has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Donna Lynne Champlin been in?

Donna Lynne Champlin has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Donna Lynne Champlin been nominated for?

Donna Lynne Champlin has been nominated for Performance (Obie Awards) for her roles in The Dark at the Top of the Stairs.

What awards has Donna Lynne Champlin won?

Donna Lynne Champlin has won Obie Awards for her performances in "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs."

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